So You Wanna Make a Slasher Film?

Since my So You Wanna Make a Found Footage Film blogs have been getting a lot of interest, I figured I would turn my attention toward slasher movies. I have a very deep love of the subgenre and figured it’s always nice to set the table of what makes a remarkable entry.  So…you wanna make… Continue reading So You Wanna Make a Slasher Film?

THE MITCHIN MURDERS – found footage review

YouTube is an interesting space for found footage. It’s a fantastic place to find, and post, short films and is absolutely FULL of FF shorts. The site has also become a really interesting option for posting full features. Once upon a time you put these films either from a studio or you and your friends… Continue reading THE MITCHIN MURDERS – found footage review

VISHER – found-ish footage review

OK, this movie breaks the rules. I found it on YouTube and it claims to be found footage, but isn’t. It’s SORTA found footage. It uses a LOT of found footage, but also has shots of an actor that wouldn’t make sense to have a camera on him. It’s an angle that COULD be like… Continue reading VISHER – found-ish footage review

SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM – review

Holiday movies come in three varieties: the sentimental, the preachy, and the counter-programming. The sentimental films are not just pulling at the heartstrings; they are kicking at them. The preaching ones want to ensure you know the reason for the season at any cost. The counter-programming films want to turn things on their head and… Continue reading SAINT NICK OF BETHLEHEM – review

The Spooky Chris Podcast -Re-visiting the Blair Witch Project

The author recently purchased the Second Sight special edition of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT and shared their reflections after watching the festival cut. They express their thoughts on this version of the film, indicating a personal engagement with the content and its unique elements.

THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT – festival cut – found footage review

The author expresses deep admiration for the Blair Witch Project (BWP), praising its rich mythology and influence on the found footage genre. They highlight a recent boxed set by Second Sight Films, sharing insights on the superior festival cut, which adds intensity and realism. This re-release rekindles excitement among fans, making it a must-see.

Eras

The movie industry is fascinating when looked at in the long view. Seeing it as part of a long timeline you see the rise and fall of genres, stars, studios, and movie fads. It’s interesting because you can measure how trends rise and fade and how tastes change.  Look at 1999 and BLAIR WITCH PROJECT’s… Continue reading Eras

SHADOWS OF BIGFOOT – found footage review

This episode of our regularly scheduled program finds us deep in the woods once more with another group of social media investigators hot on the case! All of these found footage movies about influencers in the wild have me wondering if there are just legions of these folks flooding the woodlands in search of…whatever. It’s… Continue reading SHADOWS OF BIGFOOT – found footage review

BEYOND THE NORTH WOODS – found footage review

As I have mentioned before, it's interesting to note the trends in found footage. To see what gets popular because it reflects where the culture is at that moment. At this moment influencers and digital content producers are the catch of the day. It makes sense because they are, well, influencing the culture and how… Continue reading BEYOND THE NORTH WOODS – found footage review

Staying On Script

Life is strange, and wonderful, and mostly strange.  Allow me to regale you with a tale.  So a couple weeks ago I reviewed a found-footage movie about an influencer couple disappearing after they bought some property in the boonies. The movie covers their story as well as that of someone investigating what happened to them.… Continue reading Staying On Script

The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Discussion About The Film #MissingCouple

In this episode, I interviewed a person associated with the film #MissingCouple, discussing the film's themes and speculating on the events surrounding it. The podcast features spoilers toward the end, and a warning is provided for listeners.

THEY ARE WATCHING – “found footage” review

In the title I have found footage in quotes because this isn’t QUITE found footage. It’s one of those movies that frustrate me to no end, the ones that have one foot in found footage and another in more traditional filmmaking techniques.  There’s nothing wrong with mixing techniques and styles.  At all.  It’s not that. … Continue reading THEY ARE WATCHING – “found footage” review

#MISSINGCOUPLE – found footage review

The post discusses the film "#MISSINGCOUPLE," focusing on a young couple and their dog as they explore their new property while filming their adventures. The narrative blends reality and mystery with engaging performances, though it raises questions about found footage and narrative reliability. Despite some unresolved mysteries, it remains entertaining and thought-provoking.